SHARE: Drums & Synthesizers (Volume 4)

[Passing_Stranger]

Hi guys, long time no see! Life has a habit of getting in the way and commanding your time, as I'm sure you all know only too well. But I try to get some compilative (compilational?) work done in spare minutes so here are the results of one of such projects of mine. Recently I suddenly took a liking to a combination once quite widespead in electonic music but now all but abandoned - synthesizers and real drums. The reason for it was, of course, the early stages of development of electonic drums when they sounded unsatisfactory for many performers, so they beefed up the sound with human-played acoustic drums. And let me tell you suddenly I found it sounds damn appealing to me! Catalysts were two - "Radio Weeps, Television Cries" by Those Attractive Magnets with those fantastically expressive (and rather loosely played) drums and "When the Machines Rock" by Tubeway Army with those wonderful analog synth sounds piling up over a primitive but assured beat. Maybe I got tired of fully synthetic sound, maybe I just want something exotic but the result is I set out to gather songs in this vein, initially for my own listening pleasure. As these things often are I decided to share the results here as I'm sure quite a few people are bound to find this kind of stuff to their liking as well.

It won't be a long series by my previous standards, as of now only seven volumes, an hour each, with maybe an eighth for leftovers and late finds. You may be surprised but it took quite a bit of effort to gather even those as this particular combination, on first sight common, is actually something of an anomaly. Usually musicians felt the need to supplement synths and drums with bass guitar and even guitars of all kinds (why?!). So, applying such strict rule in full confidence that I won't be short of "stuff", I actually got myself quite a burden. Hope I emerged victorious but there bound to be one or two songs where I may have overlooked the offending instruments. Feel free to point them out! Also, I tried to include songs and compositions with "active" drums, where they are played animatedly not just imitate drum machines. Again that was a not an inconsiderable task, but I tried my best.
That's it for now, on to the music! Hopefully you'll find the results satisfactory

Volume 1
01. Those Attractive Magnets - Radio Weeps, Television Cries
02. Units - I-Night
03. Bill Nelson - Vertical Games
04. Kuruki - Crocodile Tears
05. New Musik - Division
06. 1000 Ohm - I Think She Understood
07. Alan Burnham - Science Fiction
08. Walter Christian Rothe - Robot
09. Blood Donor - Doctor...
10. Mythos - Just a Part
11. Tone Band - Reggae Band
12. Gina X Performance - I.C. Code
13. The Passage - Love is As
14. Our Daughters Wedding - Target for Life
15. Ultravox - Sleepwalk

Link: https://mega.nz/folder/HYtljLYY#HDc4qrLpePBJtXGzZTRMyQ

Enjoy!

[Rissan]

Download does not work. Keep getting ads when clicking on the download link and Google comes with the suggestion to buy Ultravox - Sleepwalk through Amazon.
The same for Microsoft Edge.

[wadek68]

For whatever reason, it allowed me to download this today. May want to give it another try now, folks.

[FrostInn]

I have yet been able to get the download to work... thanks for the update wade... I will try it again later.

I even tried several VPN locations across the globe to no avail.

[Uvox]

For whatever reason, it allowed me to download this today. May want to give it another try now, folks.

we would give it a try if you care to upload it in another filesharing, folk))

[Rissan]

For whatever reason, it allowed me to download this today. May want to give it another try now, folks.

Gave it a try, several browsers, but keep getting the ads only and no download.

[wadek68]

Is there a protocol for this kind of thing? I could try to repost on a different file sharing service, but don't want to step on the original poster's toes.

[FrostInn]

Protocol ...

Probable not written, but if you do it with respect most people are good with it. I have re-posted something I got to download that others could not.

You have already expressed humility in not wanting to step on their toes... +1 for you.

If you re-upload it you do it something short term in case they do take offense. (week max)

You don't take credit for it, just doing the forum members a favor...

Do it in the same thread, so their name (Passing Stranger) is in the first post. (again respect for the original poster who seems to be a long time contributor of repute)

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My two cents, that and $2.00 will get you a cup of coffee.

[wadek68]

Ok. I signed up for a free account at the site I see used most. If OP has any issue, let me know and I'll pull it.

Link expired.

[Rissan]

thanks a lot.

[FrostInn]

Thanks You Vladimir (Passing Stranger) for the music, thank you Wadek68 for passing along the re-up that mediafire had flagged. Well played sir.

[Passing_Stranger]

Hi there all! Just as soon as I had some free time again here's the second volume. First of all, apologies for the blunder with file-sharing service, I had no idea MF became so strict - had next to no problems before. Went to Mega, hopefully things will run smoothly from now on (also changed the link to the first volume). As for the new volume, it's a brisk one, with some songs crazy and kooky, others quite serious, some even still topical (sadly). Those who like Numan's "android trilogy" are well-advised to pay attention to The Twins' first album "Passion factory", from which the featured song comes from. And for those with the liking for early synthpop is Karel Fialka's debut "Still life", a real hidden gem if you are not aware yet. Also, check out Chrisma/Krisma's records - some quite striking stuff from Italy, surprising for a country not really known for their "New Wave" scene (even though they produced some right bangers!). Oh, and the US contributions to this volume - League of Nations and Futurisk - are essential for any serious collection, I like them quite a lot (not at all sure, on the other hand, about Ministry, though they had their moments). Overall a nice installment, by all means enjoy!

Volume 2
01. Science - Look Don't Touch
02. The Twins - Runaway
03. Gary Numan - Engineers
04. League of Nations - Index of Motion
05. Data - I Want to Know
06. Ministry - Same Old Madness
07. PhD - War Years
08. Futurisk - Army Now
09. Karel Fialka - Armband
10. Krisma - Cathode Mamma
11. Planning by Numbers - Lightning Strikes
12. Images in Vogue - Fade Away
13. Dorothy - Softness
14. The Hawaiian Pups - Baby Judy
15. Dalek I Love You - Africa Express

Link: https://mega.nz/folder/SI0CwLJB#WA8ANLNXhoVZRut9uq4_sg

[wadek68]

Thanks! Lots of tunes that make you want to move.

[FrostInn]

Thanks Passing Stranger ... I always think of that Jane Siberry song (Vladimir Vladimir) when I hear your name.

Link to song below (3 days) if you ain't heard it...

https://mab.to/t/7EG672uWx5w/us2

[Passing_Stranger]

Thanks! Lots of tunes that make you want to move.

Thank you! Also thank you for saving the thread in the time of need - much appreciated!

And yes, lots of uptempo "stuff" - but that's just what I seem to mostly be able to find. Not that I complain, mind!